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Moving Forward From COVID-19
by Kate King (‘26) Over the past four years, people around the world have suffered under the contagion of the COVID-19 virus which has taken many lives, shattered the economy, and shut down schools. Now, however, for the first time in three years, the virus that took the world by shock seems to be getting better. In the United States, the Biden Administration declared in … Continue reading Moving Forward From COVID-19
❄️♥️ February Books♥️ ❄️
By Opal Frazier Johnson ‘28 Happily Never After By Lynn Painter Thursday, February 12 – Saturday, February 21 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Audible How did I find this book? I’ve read several other books by Lynn Painter, like Better Than the Movies and Fake Skating. I thought that she only wrote Young Adult Romances, but this book was my entrance … Continue reading ❄️♥️ February Books♥️ ❄️
Personal Review of Newly Opened Vietnamese Restaurant Gao in Madison Heights
By: Analie Nguyen ‘26 (Photo from Analie Nguyen ‘26) Gao is the most recently opened Vietnamese restaurant in Madison Heights. Madison Heights is home to the largest population of Vietnamese immigrants in the Metro Detroit area. Gao serves Vietnamese cuisine but with a particularly “hip” vibe. The space had previously been used as a pho restaurant for a decade. The pho restaurant moved out a … Continue reading Personal Review of Newly Opened Vietnamese Restaurant Gao in Madison Heights
Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American
By: Analie Nguyen (‘26) (Photo from Pew Research Center) When I was younger, I lived in a predominantly white community. To illustrate, out of 800 students in my elementary school, there were 4 Asian kids: my sister, my cousins, and me. It was not a very diverse community. Coupled with the fact that kids are usually ignorant and immature, it was not easy being Asian. … Continue reading Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American
Ennio Morricone and How He Allowed Music to Play a Leading Role in Movies
By Lilly Barnhart (‘27) Image courtesy of Pitchfork Ennio Morricone — one of the biggest names in film music. While many may not know his name, they certainly will know his legendary whistling theme from “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly”. Simply put, Ennio Morricone can be called a musical genius, and because his powerful compositions can be admired with or without an accompanying … Continue reading Ennio Morricone and How He Allowed Music to Play a Leading Role in Movies
Mettle in Motown
by Ian King (‘29) January in Detroit is often defined by cold weather and snow-covered streets, and while it still is, the city is also defined by passion both on and off the court as Valentine’s Day approaches. From the Detroit Pistons battling their way to the top of the Eastern Conference to the Detroit Lions planning for a Super Bowl run next season, Motown … Continue reading Mettle in Motown
We should stop talking about generations
By Julio Abad (‘27) Image courtesy of Robert Neubecker via The Wall Street Journal “Gen Z, Millenials are choosing soft over grind…”,“Meet gen-X: middle-aged, enraged and radicalized by internet bile…”, “How millennials can delicately tell their baby boomer parents they want to get rid of their stuff” … If you have read the news in the last 5 years, it is quite possible that you … Continue reading We should stop talking about generations
❄️☃️ January Books☃️ ❄️
By Opal Frazier Johnson ‘28 Not Quite Dead Yet By Holly Jackson Thursday, September 26 – Wednesday, January 7 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House Publishing How did I find this book? Not Quite Dead Yet was the first IA book club pick of the 2025-2026 school year, so I read this book over the course of the semester … Continue reading ❄️☃️ January Books☃️ ❄️
The Story of the International Baccalaureate Programme: A History In the Making
By Shilo Hurst (29’) Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Here at the IA, the IB diploma is what we all work towards. It is what drives us, and what we hope to reach. The International Baccalaureate programme centers around the IB learner profile, teaching students to become well rounded, cultured, and obtain necessary qualities to be successful. It promotes intercultural understanding, communication, compassion, and the … Continue reading The Story of the International Baccalaureate Programme: A History In the Making
November Recipe: No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Image courtesy of Sneh Makhecha (‘28) In the winter months, we all tend to crave a hearty dessert in order to satisfy our sweet tooth. It might be because the cold weather makes us hungrier, or maybe it’s because of the extravagant holiday sweets displayed on store windows. Whatever the reason, I also happened to be craving a sweet treat just … Continue reading November Recipe: No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Mettle in Motown
by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown
The Overachiever 